The city of Haarlem is over 750 years old. It is a very lively town close to Amsterdam and the popular seaside resort Zandvoort aan Zee. Haarlem is known for its many interesting museum, such as the Frans Hals Museum, Teylers Museum and buildings, such as the Grote Kerk (previously the St. Bavo Cathedral), the city hall and the Vleeshal (Meat Market). Haarlem is an excellent shopping city and the city offers a wide range of specialised stores and exclusive shops, boutiques and department stores. The city has many specialised books an antiques shops and pavement café's where visitors can sit and watch people stroll by.